This scheme is a flagship initiative by the Department of Women and Child Development (Maharashtra). It aims to provide essential healthcare items to mothers and newborns, ensuring hygiene and reducing infant mortality rates among low-income families.
Benefits of the Kit
The government provides a comprehensive kit worth approximately ₹2,000, which typically includes:
- For the Baby: Baby clothes (jhablas), waterproof diapers, caps, socks, baby soap, body oil, a mosquito net, a small blanket, and a plastic mat.
- For the Mother: Sanitary napkins, bath soap, a towel, and basic hygiene products.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
- Delivery must take place in a Government Hospital or a registered local self-government medical facility.
- The benefit is generally limited to the first two children.
- Priority is given to families belonging to SC/ST categories and the Below Poverty Line (BPL) group.
Required Documents
To claim the kit, the following documents are necessary:
- Aadhaar Card: Mother’s Aadhaar card (linked to a bank account).
- Address Proof: Ration Card or Domicile Certificate.
- Delivery Certificate: Discharge summary or proof of birth from the government hospital.
- Mamta Card (ANC Card): Record of pregnancy registration and vaccinations.
- Bank Passbook: Copy of the front page of the bank account.
- Income Certificate: Proof of family income (as per current government limits).
How to Apply
- Through Anganwadi: Expectant mothers should register themselves at the nearest Anganwadi Center during pregnancy.
- At the Hospital: Upon delivery in a government facility, the kit is often provided directly through the hospital staff or with the assistance of an ASHA worker.
